aldosteronism

American  

[al-doh-ster-uh-niz-uhm, al-dos-tuh-roh-] / ˌæl doʊˈstɛr əˌnɪz əm, ælˈdɒs tə roʊ- /

noun

Pathology.

1. an abnormality of the body's electrolyte balance, caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal cortex and characterized by hypertension, low serum potassium, excessive urination, and alkalosis.

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Etymology

Origin of aldosteronism

First recorded in 1950–55; aldosterone + -ism

Example Sentences

No health care system is prepared for a glut of newly diagnosed primary aldosteronism patients, says Carey.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2022

Some have suggested wider prescribing of drugs to treat primary aldosteronism, even as a first-line hypertension therapy.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2022

Many physicians haven't gotten the message that primary aldosteronism is common, so they don't look for it.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2022

She added that she's become "more meticulous" in looking for primary aldosteronism as a result.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2022

Varun Sharma, an associate professor of general internal medicine at Georgetown University, said he wasn't taught how or when to diagnose primary aldosteronism during his medical training.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2022